Lima, Ohio vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 11.3% more expensive than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $83,459 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is more expensive than Lima, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Charleston
than in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Lima, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  51.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower